Desgraciada (en. Unfortunate)

/desɡɾaˈθjɑðɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Refers to a woman who has had bad experiences or misfortunes in her life.

Example Sentence: The unfortunate story of her life led her to despair.

La desgraciada historia de su vida la llevó al desánimo.

Definition: Expression used to describe someone who is a subject of pity or compassion.

Example Sentence: That unfortunate doesn't know what happiness is.

Esa desgraciada no sabe lo que es la felicidad.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'disgratia', which means 'lack of grace or disgrace.'

Common Phrase: poor unfortunate

Meaning: Expression that denotes compassion for someone in an unfortunate situation.

pobrecita desgraciada

Common Phrase: to be an unfortunate

Meaning: Indicates that someone is unfortunate in their actions or life.

ser una desgraciada

Related Word: misfortune

Description: Unfortunate or painful situation.

desgracia

Related Word: unfortunate (masculine)

Description: Person who is in a state of misfortune.

desgraciado

Slang Meaning: Used in a context of mockery or disdain towards a person.

Example: That unfortunate doesn't even show up to the party!

¡Esa desgraciada ni se presenta a la fiesta!

Slang Meaning: Can refer to someone who seems to constantly have bad luck.

Example: I don’t want to be like that unfortunate who always has something happen to her.

No quiero ser como esa desgraciada que siempre le pasa algo.